Other medical conditions

Abnormal Heartbeats

“I woke up feeling very lightheaded, Yomi.My heart was pounding fast and then I found myself on the...
Misconceptions about HIV/AIDS
Chronic medical conditions

Misconceptions about HIV/AIDS

Human Immunodeficiency-deficiency Virus (HIV) is a global pandemic with millions of people affected...
Chronic medical conditions

Dealing with a diagnosis of HIV/AIDS

HIV is an acronym; it represents a virus called the human immunodeficiency virus which attacks impor...
Cancer

Understanding Cervical Cancer

The cervix is part of the female reproductive system. It lies at the lower part of the womb (uterus)...
Infections

Simple Tips to Prevent Malaria

Despite the hoopla and buzz as well as the burden of the coronavirus pandemic in Africa, malaria is...
Infections

Malaria in Pregnancy: Risks, Prevention, and Treatment Strategies for Expectant Mothers

Aishat was feverish for the second time in the last three days and this time she was sweating. She h...
Infections

Do I have Scabies?

David had been a day student all his life. But recently, he just got admitted into a university and...
Mental Health

Good, Deep Sleep Prevents Dementia

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the major forms of dementia, and is linked to accumulation of an abnor...
Misc

Fatty liver is more common in diabetic and obese people and can lead to cirrhosis or worse

asked to name the common causes of chronic liver disease, most people will mention alcohol and hepat...
Other medical conditions

The Eyes Don't Lie: Catching Health Issues Early with Routine Eye Checkups

Bola had been experiencing blurry vision for weeks, but she assumed it was due to her long hours on...
Other medical conditions

Cataracts

Julie, a 60-year-old retired teacher, enjoys reading novels and knitting. Her vision has become blur...
Other medical conditions

Food and Eye Health

A 45-year-old working mother, Nancy was constantly juggling her job and family. One day, while worki...